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  • Trail Blazers statue of an early trailblazer prospector and his dog installed at Mile 0 in Seward, Alaska, by the Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail (1908-2008).

    Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox

    September 16, 2026

    The Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox, an interactive website with oral history recordings related to the 1978 designation of the Iditarod National Historic Trail and its cooperative management, is complete.
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  • Students gather on the UAF campus for Starvation Gulch on Sept. 12, 2026.

    Create a good routine for the semester

    September 15, 2026

    We are already almost a quarter of the way through the whole semester! You are doing amazing! Keep up the great work! I hope and trust that you all had a wonderful weekend! Did you attend the Hoedown Throwdown on Friday and/or Starvation Gulch on Saturday? It was awesome! Over 220 students attended the Hoedown Throwdown, and Starvation Gulch was 2,000 strong. I hope you made it!
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  • Free ice cleats and a chance to win

    September 15, 2026

    As much as we hate to admit it, winter is just around the corner. Plan ahead, get your ice cleats before the first snow, and practice your penguin walk!
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  • Dr. Kristin Terrio and her team at VCA Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia, with their certificate on July 23, 2026.

    Virginia to Alaska: Gift supports rural veterinary education

    September 15, 2026

    When Sue Carlton made a generous gift to Nanook VetServe to help support veterinary education and outreach, she chose to honor her veterinarian, Dr. Kristin Terrio of VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital in Virginia, who has cared for her pets for many years.
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  • Three people harvest carrots from a raised garden bed.

    Nanook Grown students grow skills, food security, annual Equinox Dinner

    September 15, 2026

    The Nanook Grown Student Gardener Training Program gives UAF students hands-on experience growing food at the UAF Fairbanks Experiment Farm. Working with peer mentors and a garden manager, students learn practical skills in planting, harvesting and crop care while gaining teamwork experience and taking home a weekly share of produce.
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  • Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management

    Settle into the rhythm of the new term

    September 08, 2026

    Two weeks ago, you kicked off the exciting journey of the fall semester in 2026! Whether you're new to campus or returning, you've taken your first steps on a fresh adventure, meeting new faces and tackling new challenges. In just two short weeks, the leaves will have mostly fallen, and chilly nights will become part of your routine. Time really does fly, doesn't it?
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  • Members of the 2025 Humans vs. Zombies human resistance team.

    Humans vs. Zombies returns to UAF

    September 08, 2026

    Humans vs. Zombies, an annual campus-wide game of Nerf tag, will return next week. Join a week of stealth, strategy and sudden betrayals from Sept. 13-19.
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  • The Art-o-Mat machine dispenses original art instead of cigarettes.

    Art-o-Mat machine returns to UAF

    September 08, 2026

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting the Art-o-Mat machine at its office in Eielson 216 on campus.
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  • UAF reaches important accreditation milestone

    September 02, 2026

    UAF has submitted its Year-6 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review report to the Northwest Commission on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøs and Universities. The campus community can now view the report on the UAF Accreditation and Assessment webpage.
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  • Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management

    Take a moment for some self-reflection

    September 01, 2026

    Now is a good time to take a moment for some self-reflection. What does that mean? It means that now is the perfect time to assess your habits and ensure they align with where you want to be fifteen weeks from now, at the end of the term. It seems like a long way away – but it will come fast! If your routine already feels overwhelming, don't hesitate to adjust your daily schedule or find support at a study skills workshop. Location also matters, so find a consistent study space that works for you – whether that’s at the library, including the Student Success Center, the Murie or Usibelli buildings or a favorite local coffee shop.
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  • Student Job Fair for on-campus jobs

    August 31, 2026

    Career Services is hosting a fall Student Jobs Fair on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Wood Center. UAF departments that are hiring are eager to meet potential student employees!
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  • FY27 Faculty Initiative Fund call for proposals

    August 27, 2026

    The University of Alaska is accepting proposals for the FY27 Faculty Initiative Fund. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The FIF provides up to $360,000 in funding to support systemwide collaboration, academic innovation and professional development across the UA system. Faculty from all three universities are encouraged to apply.
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  • Outdoor Adventures instructor Tristan O'Donoghue throws part of a rope as he assists student Anastasia Chen on building an anchor at Grapefruit Rocks on May 28, 2023.

    Start the semester with Nanook Recreation

    August 27, 2026

    Nanook Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes and trips for the campus community this semester. Space is limited, so sign up early to ensure your spot.
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  • Student Job Fair for on-campus work

    August 26, 2026

    Career Services is hosting a fall student job fair on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Wood Center. UAF departments that are hiring are eager to meet potential student employees.
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  • The 2026-27 Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellows, clockwise from top left: Alex Jenkins, Lilian Hart, Tanner Van Orden, Natalie Rouse and Julia Matteucci.

    Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellowships awarded

    August 26, 2026

    Five graduate students at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences have been named as 2026-2027 Rasmuson Fisheries Research Center fellows. RFRC fellowships provide funding for graduate student assistantships and recognize scholastic achievement in fisheries and marine science research. The new fellows include Alex Jenkins, Lilian Hart, Julia Matteucci, Natalie Rouse and Tanner Van Orden.
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  • Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management

    Welcome to Week 1: Tips to get started

    August 25, 2026

    Welcome to Nanook Nation! I’m Owen Guthrie, your vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management, and I am excited to be here for you. My job is to make sure you have a great time here at UAF.
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  • Rod Moore points at an interesting spot in one of the soil pits on the Fairbanks Experiment Farm on July 17, 2026.

    Class of 1976 alumnus gives back to university

    August 24, 2026

    Fifty years after beginning his ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey, class of 1976 alumnus Rod Moore is giving back to the department that helped launch his career.
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  • Welcome to the new Cornerstone

    August 24, 2026

    Welcome to the first edition of your new Cornerstone newsletter! Thank you to everyone from our campus community, governance groups and university leadership whose feedback informed the changes we are making this year.
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  • UAF students Khrista Nicholas, Tony Blade, Zach Vayder, Tanner Van Orden and Jackson Pillifant were selected for 2026-2027 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

    Five UAF students earn prestigious NSF fellowship

    August 21, 2026

    Research ranging from harmful algal blooms and Arctic whales to fish evolution and climate-driven ocean change has earned five ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate students one of the nation's most competitive awards for early-career scientists.
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  • A screenshot of a Zoom meeting, showing advanced sharing options.

    Fall 2026 Zoom and Kaltura training sessions

    August 21, 2026

    At the beginning of the fall 2026 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom and Kaltura training to anyone within the University of Alaska system.
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  • Managing your digital footprint: Kaltura Media

    August 21, 2026

    Kaltura is a cloud-based media content management system available to staff, faculty, and students at UAA and UAF (including the UA System Office). To help manage space, users are encouraged to review their media library and remove content that is no longer needed.
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  • Screenshot showing Zoom's new web experience with a walkthrough.

    New Zoom web experience

    August 17, 2026

    The new Zoom web experience will be enabled for all users on Aug. 26. It offers a unified, intuitive interface with a redesigned homepage, a universal header, and simplified navigation.
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  • Editor's note: Cornerstone updates

    August 14, 2026

    The Cornerstone newsletter will start the fall 2026 semester with several updates based on research and feedback from the campus community, governance groups and university leadership.
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  • ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø safety announcement: Secure your property

    August 14, 2026

    The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Police Department reminds the campus community to take a few extra moments to secure personal belongings, following a recent rise in reported theft cases.
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  • Young people jump between ice floes at Wales (Kingigin), Alaska, circa 1937. Still image from AAF-23809, Alaska Film Archives, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

    Alaska Film Archives preserves rare 1930s films

    August 14, 2026

    The Alaska Film Archives recently completed the preservation of two rare motion picture films documenting life in the Inupiat community of Wales (Kingigin) during the 1930s.
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